Virginia § 5.1-33 - Public purpose declared
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 5.1-33 — Public purpose declared, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.1-33. Public purpose declared
Any lands, easements or privileges acquired, owned, controlled or occupied by any cities, incorporated towns and counties of the Commonwealth under the provisions of this article are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled or occupied for a public purpose, and as a matter of public necessity; and such lands, easements and privileges so acquired, owned, controlled or occupied are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled or occupied for public, governmental and municipal purposes, and to be within the definition of property acquired for public uses as such term is used in Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of Virginia.
Code 1950, §§ 5-22, 5-30; 1966, c. 576; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 26.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 5.1-33
What does Code of Virginia § 5.1-33 cover?
Section 5.1-33 ("Public purpose declared") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 5.1-33?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 5.1-33" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 5.1-33 apply to my situation?
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